Monday, October 01, 2012

A Meal to write home about

This restaurant was recommended by the (night) Concierge when ask if he knew a ‘local’ restaurant with typical cosine.

We shared 3 dishes, in order to taste as many tastes as possible, and we were impressed that the server did as we ask without complaint.

Ricotta fatta in casa con misticanza di erbe & verdure di stagione

Fresh made Ricotta with a mixture of herbs and greens. This included Bulei (Camillo is not sure of the spelling) mushrooms, steamed small green beans, red cabbage, and very thin sliced zucchini, drizzle of olive oil and salt)

Served with local wine: Nebbiolo

Tagliolini ai funghi porcini

pasta with porcini mushrooms (sounds better in Italian)

served with local wine: Barbera

OMG!

Agnello al forno e Torino di patate, fichi e nocciole

Baked lamb with a ‘Potato Patti’ (this is so wrong – this was whipped potato, maybe twice baked – had a slight crust on top - with small pieces of fig and a nuts. This was super delicious and I will try to make at home as soon as possible.)

Meringata ai frutti di bosco

Meringue with raspberry (Inside the meringue was a hard shell of meringue with a raspberry jelly on a light crust.)

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Welcome to Flowers and More

2013 - I am now back in the USA and living in Houston, Texas. You can't read the early post without realizing that I was in Brasil for Camillo. I will miss Camillo as my friend, travel companion and guide. As I change 'Flowers' will also be evolving, adapting to my new old life. I will try to guide its changes but it will be an adventure for both you and me as what all this change will means.

History:

2007-2012, Although I live in Brasil, Camillo and I have traveled in North America, South America and Europe extensively. I always take copious photos. I love flowers and gardens, and beautiful spaces. I want to share with you life in Brasil and share my photos. I hope you enjoy them and send me comments about your experiences.

About Me

"Tiny Steps" is my second blog. Its purpose is not yet clear, but lurking in the back of my mind is the possibility that it will give voice to the many changes in me personally and to my life as I adjust from life as an expat in Brasil to a widow, a late in life single. Also lurking is the thought that this blog will help bring back my love of photography, of writing just for the joy of seeing the words laid out and to the sharing of both to my friends from "Flowers and More"